Your Scottish Island Cruise Holiday

Travelling in a small group of a maximum of twelve guests, you don't have to be any sort of 'expert' to enjoy a Scottish island cruise holiday with us at Chalice Charters - the wildlife and scenery is all around you and we'll make sure that you're well-fed, comfortable and above all, safe. If you'd like to unwind in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere while we explore the islands and lochs of the Hebrides, then you'll love the Chalice experience.

This is not just a wildlife cruise; it's not just an island-hopping trip; it's not just a bird-watching holiday- it's all of these things and much, much more. Each day will see us reach a new destination and you'll normally be given the opportunity to go ashore and explore. Most nights will be spent in quiet bays at anchor - it's not unusual for our evening meal to be disturbed by, 'Look, an otter!' , or to drift off to sleep with the sound of seals 'singing' in the distance.

When you decide to join us for your Scottish island cruise, you will already be aware of the likely destinations, and we will do our very best to make sure that you get to see as much as possible during your time with us. However - as your skipper Chris will explain before you sail - there are practical factors that may dictate where you can go and when. The main factor is obviously the weather, and as we've pointed out in our Timid sailor section, there is no way that you or the ship will be purposely subjected to weather conditions that, in the Skippers' opinion, are unnecessary or dangerous. We'll always ask right at the start of your cruise if there is anything or anywhere in particular that you would like to see, or a place where you'd like to go. And then we're off!

The beauty of cruising on Chalice is that we can be totally flexible, and you can be sure that we'll always do our best to ensure that all of your expectations are fulfilled. You'll see from the cruise itinerary, that we offer 4, 6, and 8 night cruises. Basically, the longer you're on board (apart from becoming more relaxed!) the further we will travel and the more you will see.

On the day that you join Chalice, we aim to be sailing by 1630hrs and will head for our first overnight anchorage. This maybe spent in the quiet waters of Loch Drumbuie at the head of Loch Sunart, or perhaps in the sheltered Baigh nam Muc, in site of the famous Corryvreckan whirlpool. Either way, these are journeys taking just over three hours. It's the perfect way to start your holiday - a short relaxing sail, beautiful surroundings and a three course dinner.

The great thing is, that you don't need to be an expert in anything to enjoy the Chalice experience. If you're looking for a holiday where you can unwind, relax, and grasp a taste of freedom, then all you need to do is come on board with us, and get up every morning - the rest just happens all around you!